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1982Gator · 11-13-2009, 10:29 PM

A buddy of mine discovered a water leak when he got home tonight. A copper supply pipe under the vanity in a bathroom has a pin hole leak in it. The hole is about an eighth or quarter inch above the concrete foundation. I have used fiberglass tape to repair a leak before, but this may be too close to the foundation to get adequate coverage. Any ideas for a "do it yourself repair?"

**prodigybeau** · 11-13-2009, 11:32 PM

super glue--let sit over night--

Gator515151 · 11-13-2009, 11:42 PM

Repipe....lol seriously once you start getting pin holes in copper it is only a matter of time.

If you don't solder and are looking for a quick fix, I have seen a piece of rubber hose and an automotive hose clamp last for years.

**MJGator8104** · 11-14-2009, 02:01 PM

I'm with 51. Most of the plumbing comes into my house through the ceiling of a downstairs room over about 8 years I had about 6 or 7 pinhole leaks pop up that I repaired with the hose clamp and rubber hose method. However after a joint or two starting leaking, I finally had to replace all the pipes. From what I could tell, once the pinholes start, you will get more. If you have the right opportunity, you could replace with PVC, or just put copper back in. If it's in a difficult place, a plumber might be the best call rather than chance making anything worse.

vaxcardinal · 11-14-2009, 08:54 PM

I wouldnt recommend PVC...I think you might mean CPVC which is the better choice and very easy to work with.

**vertigo0923** · 11-14-2009, 11:52 PM

our plumbing sucks.

Gator515151 · 11-15-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaxcardinal

I wouldnt recommend PVC...I think you might mean CPVC which is the better choice and very easy to work with.

Yup CPVC is the way to go. About 10 years ago I was getting a lot of leaks in the old copper in my house, I had a plumber friend of mine help me run CPVC through my entire house. We ran the pipes through the attic and I haven't had a leak since. I think it cost me around $1,200. I think it was like $700 for the material and I gave my buddy $500 for his days work. He did all the work, I just supervised and lent a hand when needed.

I haven't seen copper used in residential construction in 15 years, that should tell you a thing or two about copper.

rpmGator · 11-15-2009, 02:53 PM

Billy Mays says, Mighty Putty...

panamacitygator · 11-15-2009, 06:31 PM

Yep mostly PEX in new construction.

DevilsCastle · 11-16-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panamacitygator

Yep mostly PEX in new construction.

PEX is awesome.

11-13-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
1982Gator Sophomore Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 386	Plumbing repair question A buddy of mine discovered a water leak when he got home tonight. A copper supply pipe under the vanity in a bathroom has a pin hole leak in it. The hole is about an eighth or quarter inch above the concrete foundation. I have used fiberglass tape to repair a leak before, but this may be too close to the foundation to get adequate coverage. Any ideas for a "do it yourself repair?"

11-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#4
MJGator8104 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tennessee Ridge, TN Posts: 3,582	I'm with 51. Most of the plumbing comes into my house through the ceiling of a downstairs room over about 8 years I had about 6 or 7 pinhole leaks pop up that I repaired with the hose clamp and rubber hose method. However after a joint or two starting leaking, I finally had to replace all the pipes. From what I could tell, once the pinholes start, you will get more. If you have the right opportunity, you could replace with PVC, or just put copper back in. If it's in a difficult place, a plumber might be the best call rather than chance making anything worse. __________________ By mjwarren77 at 2007-03-13

11-14-2009, 11:52 PM	#6
vertigo0923 pub mod squad Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sec country Posts: 23,534 Blog Entries: 28	our plumbing sucks. __________________ just gimme what i want and no one gets hurt...

11-15-2009, 02:53 PM	#8
rpmGator Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,072	Billy Mays says, Mighty Putty... __________________ "In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Teddy Roosevelt

11-15-2009, 06:31 PM	#9
panamacitygator Ticket Swap Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 6,460	Yep mostly PEX in new construction. __________________ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

11-13-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
prodigybeau VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,125	super glue--let sit over night--

11-13-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
Gator515151 Gator Country Gold Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15,197	Repipe....lol seriously once you start getting pin holes in copper it is only a matter of time. If you don't solder and are looking for a quick fix, I have seen a piece of rubber hose and an automotive hose clamp last for years.

11-14-2009, 08:54 PM	#5
vaxcardinal Heisman Candidate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,212	I wouldnt recommend PVC...I think you might mean CPVC which is the better choice and very easy to work with.

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